It is not surprising therefore that some of his family members did follow his footstep into the nollywood industry where he made the name and money. From pete edochie to odunlade adekola and most recently kannywoods maryam. Pete edochies acting career started in the 1980s with him playing the lead role in ntas adaptation of chinua achebes novel, things fall apart where he acted as okonkwo. Born march 7, 1947 pete edochie is a nigerian veteran actor. Pete edochie is an exceptional individual with invaluable contributions to the entertainment industry, especially nollywood. The popular actor, in a recent interview with the sun, spoke about the real pete edochie beyond the screen, and. Pete edochie shot into prominence in 1987, when he played the lead role of okonkwo in an nta adaptation of chinua achebes bestselling novle, things fall apart. He travelled to the north to promote his new movie. Celebrating the king of proverbs pete edochie at 71 the. He worked together with celebrities like late justus esiri and enebeli elebuwa in it. Pete edochies son is a pioneering nollywood actor who has expressed interest to run for the top place in nigeria as the president. Though initial reports stated that the veteran actor is not dead but another source said the man is dead.
He was born on the 4th of march 1947 in enugu state, in the eastern part of nigeria. Pete edochie shot into prominence in 1987 when he played the lead role of okonkwo in an nta adaptation of chinua achebes bestselling. In 2003, he was honored as a member of the order of the niger by president olusegun. Pete edochies last movie before he retired african. Edochie fell off a 50 feet height mountain in kitzbuhel, austria and died. The dead of one good king rise another wicked king pete edochie chiwetalu agu trend nigerian movie duration. A king who was wrongly accused of killing his nephew only because the elders of the village want to dethrone him and put in their favorite candidate. Edochies actor son, yul, in his own response said people please, im tired of all the messages, questions and broadcast. Veteran nollywood actor pete edochie is not dead pm news.
Calling pete edochie a bad actor is ridiculous and heres. Although a seasoned administrator and broadcaster, he came into prominence in the 1980s when he played the lead role of okonkwo in an nta adaptation of chinua achebes alltime. Born on this day in 1947, chief pete edochie is a veteran nollywood actor who is. In js2, i told my father i didnt want to go to school anymore, he should open electrical. If he is dead, i should have been contacted before now.
Is it true pete edochie is dead, just today in austria. He celebrates his birthday on october 10th every year. Pete edochie is a veteran successful nollywood actor in both nigeria and africa. The dead of one good king rise another wicked king pete. June 29, 2016 posted in gossip nollywood actor, yul edochie has rubbished unverified online and social media reports claiming that his legendary father, pete, has passed away. Our president is back pete edochie 2017 latest nigerian. Chief pete edochie, rachel okonkwo, john okafor, accompanied me to my home town orba to welcome the amiable governor of enugu state rt. He was also interviewed by the british broadcasting commission bbc for his role in. He also revealed what he did to make the veteran actor give him his blessings.
Pete edochie is a reputable name in the nigerian movie industry. It is not surprising therefore that some of his family members did follow his footstep into the nollywood industry where he made. He also said he has not been sick, contrary to the rumour. Nollywood legend, pete edochie reveals why he cannot be a. Breaking news peter edochie is dead celebrities nigeria. Mar 07, 2017 nollywood legend peter edochie, who turned 70 years on tuesday said the secrets to a long and healthy life was living healthy and being focused. According to unconfirmed reports, pete edochie reportedly died earlier this morning at 4. Chief pete edochie, mon born march 7, 1947 is a nigerian actor. Fadeyi said the deceased may have been killed due to an alleged book keeping fraud he detected in his lagos office, adding that the fraud he found out allegedly led to the burningdestruction. Pete edochie recounts how he survived plane crash, talks. Police explains why oko oloyun was killed pulse nigeria. Pete edochie is a very bad actor, he plays the same role. In the heat of her rant, the twitter user opined that pete edochie was a bad actor because hes been playing the same role his entire life a statement which is in its entirety wrong and false. Days ago, a female nigerian blogger based in the us claimed that veteran nollywood actor pete edochie is a bad actor merely because he has been playing the same role thus a wicked man all through the ages read also.
This post will give the full profile of pete edochie, sons and most of his popular. Godson was born on october 10, 1985, in the kano states, nigeria. Find pete edochie movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. Michael godson biography, age, parents, wife, dead, movies. He spoke on how he inspired his son, yul, into becoming a nollywood superstar and on why he cant be a politician, among other issues. Pete edochie said he did not even go to austria, the rumoured place of his death.
Another exclusive interview with chief pete edochie, by arinze nduanya dawggun arinze pete edochie speaks out for the first time on the internet scams cyber criminals are carrying out with his name. Pete edochie, ngozi ezeonu, leo ewuzie check out the latest nigerian nollywood movies below. Dec 07, 2019 veteran and multiple awardwinning actor, pete edochie, has opened on why he hates politics and why he can not get involved in it like his son, yul edochie. Jun 29, 2016 is the nollywood legend, pete edochie really dead. Pete edochie who is from the igbo ethnic group is an indigene of anambra state. Known for giving proverbs in his movies, interviews, and any chance he gets, pete edochies proverbs have become a norm on nigerian social media, thanks to the many memes, and even social media accounts dedicated to pete edochies proverbs. The rumour came as a shock to edochies colleagues, who were still mourning the death of prominent practitioners in the industry. The source also told our reporter that contrary to what it is being peddled around, the actor is not in australia but in enugu, where he is enjoying. The popular actor, in a recent interview with the sun, spoke about the real pete edochie beyond the screen, and why he cant be a politician, among other issues. Here are some collections of his best quotes allegedly gotten from his movies. He s won many awards, represented nigeria globally, raised some great kids and every word that comes out from his mouth is full of wisdom.
Jul 05, 2004 actor pete edochie,opens up on his life since he starred as okonkwo in things fall apart in the stage play of chinua achebes famous book, 19 years ago, chief pete edochie has bestridden the nigerian and african film industry like a colossus. No fewer than three persons were said to have been shot dead on the spot for allegedly trying to foil the kidnap. Pete edochies son, yul who has delved into politics took to his social media page to show off his beautiful mother as she turned a year older. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Sep 14, 2015 pete edochie is by far the most accomplished veteran actor in africa and one of the most popular face in modern africa. I just cant be a politician like my son, yul, they tell. He is one of the most common faces in contemporary africa. He is regarded as one of the founding fathers in nollywood because of his wealth of experience in film acting and has won numerous awards to his credit. Pete edochie is by far the most accomplished veteran actor in africa and one of the most popular face in modern africa. Apr 23, 2020 former governorship candidate for anambra state and nollywood actor, yul edochie has thanked his dad, the nononsense acting king, pete edochie for beating him and resetting his brain to factory settings. Hello guys, i saw this post on facebook about pete edochies death in austria. Pete edochie is a veteran actor in the nigerian movie industry. Another exclusive interview with pete edochie, by arinze nduanya dawggun arinze. Edochie, in an interview with newsmen in awka said.
Josephine edochie, wife of celebrated nollywood actor, peter edochie is not one woman who has been in public light as shes kept a very low profile despite being the wife of one of the most popular actors in nigeria. Pete edochie, nollywoods living legend turns 72 years old. My father, pete edochie hates politics nollywood actor. The minister of state for labour and employment, festus keyamo san, has condemned the killing of a 28year old man, joseph pessu, in delta state for allegedly violating a lockdown order.
Yul edochie thanks dad, pete edochie for beating him up. Pete edochie vows to curse ipob members for saying he. Pete edochie and rita edochie are they husband and wife. Pete edochie is one of the most respected veterans in nollywood and he definitely loves to drop rare gems with his quotes in his movies. It was a very remarkable event and our arrival added colour to it. Nollywood actor, pete edochie has dispelled his rumoured death, saying that he is hale and hearty. No fewer than three persons were said to have been shot dead. Pete edochie came into the limelight in 1987 when he played the lead. Pete edochie collection of proverbs celebrities nigeria. I just cant be a politician like my son, yul, they tell lies. Pete edochie has a message for the lady who said he is a. Actor pete edochie was reported died earlier dis morning by exactly 4. Many people wonder if rita edochie and pete edochie are husband and wife. In this video i will be sharing with you a short biography of nollywood famous and legendary actor pete edochie, his current net worth, success story, history, achievements, expensive lifestyle.
According to pete, he is not going to give this the luxury to feel important or. There was a rumour that was trending that pete edochie was dead because he was kidnapped on august 16. Popular and multiple awardwinning actor, pete edochie, was in abakaliki, ebonyi state, recently, for a nollywood event. The role earned him the name, ebube dike, and before his death.
I still look forward to seeing myself in the arms of pete edochie. The little opportunity given to a monkey to wear cloths, does not guarantee it to join the dinning table. Edochie is considered one of africas most talented actors, by both movie awards and movie magics africa magic cable network. Pete edochie vows to curse ipob members for saying he supports election boycott celebrities 3 nairaland. Former governorship candidate for anambra state and nollywood actor, yul edochie has thanked his dad, the nononsense acting king, pete edochie for beating him and resetting his brain to factory settings. He attended the university of port harcourt, where he.
Pete edochie is an actor, known for living with death 2006, area scatter and tokunboh 1999. Trending across the social media is a collection of proverbs from nollywood veteran actor pete edochie. Here is all you need to know about pete edochies wife and children. See five feems wey di nollywood actor play ordinary. See lovely photos of veteran actor, pete edochie, wife and. This article offers an insight into the life of this veteran actor. In december 2012, reports surfaced online that 65 year old nigerian actor pete edochie was dead after falling from a 50 ft building at a video shoot in austria. Popular nollywood actor and veteran, pete edochie, on january 4 debunked rumours of his death. He s a tyrant who holds the country under his dictatorship, he will stop at nothing to take down anybody on his way and killing is. About pete edochie pete edochie biography pete edochie.
Meanwhile, another pete edochies son, yul edochie, is a famous actor. Stupidity is what we all have in common as human beings, but some people insist that improving it is their entitlement. He came into prominence in the 1980s when he played the lead role of okonkwo in an nta adaptation of chinua achebes all time best selling novel, things fall apart. Nta adaptation of chinua achebes bestselling novel, things fall apart. Nollywood star actor, pete edochie was abducted by kidnappers at afornkpor in the idemili north local government area of anambra state on sunday. He is a christian, a devout member of the roman catholic church. Nairaland forum entertainment celebrities pete edochie vows to curse ipob members for saying he supports election boycott 24341 views.
All you need to know about veteran actor pete edochieguardian. Pete edochie collection of proverbs by jerrydelightm. Nollywood actor chiwetalu agu debunks death rumour. Our king that never sleeps 1 pete edochie 2018 nigerian movies latest nollywood full movies by nollywood box office. Edochie is considered one of africa s most talented actors, being honoured with an industry merit award by africa magic and lifetime achievement by africa film academy although a seasoned administrator and broadcaster, he came into prominence in the 1980s when he played the. Pete edochie says that he always kisses his wife goodbye when he is going to work in the morning, and when he comes home in the evening. Pete nelson lives with his wife and son in westchester, new york. Pete edochie had his primary and secondary education in zaria, kaduna state of nigeria. Nollywood actor, yul edochie, has rubbished reports claiming his father, pete, is dead.
According to unconfirmed reports, pete edochie reportedly died earlier this morning. He is from my place and our people are very proud of him. Like pete edochie, olu jacobs can be equated as the best when it comes to playing a king in movies because most times, the producers insist that he takes such roles as he interprets it so well. Prior to this, he has starred with lots of actors and actresses such as pete edochie, clem ohameze, kenneth okonkwo, van vicker, and john dumelo. He started his acting career in 1980 when he starred as okonkwo in things fall apart. It was widely reported over the weekend, that the respected actor.
They are pete edochie and olu jacobs, the symbolic godfathers of nollywood. Pete edochie speaks out for the first time on the internet scams cyber criminals are carrying out with his name. Pete edochie wife, sons, daughter, family, biography, quick facts. Edochie who is a catholic rose to prominence in the 1980s and thanks to his lead role as okonkwo in an nta adaptation of chinua achebes bestselling novel, things fall apart, edochie was honoured with an international award. Why me father 1 pete edochie 2018 nigerian movies latest nollywood. A family source to pete edochie, a legendary nigerian actor, has told aproko247 that the actor is hale and hearty and that he is not dead as it is being speculated at the moment.
During the christmas season, it was rumored that mr. Edochie descends from the igbo people in nigeria and is a catholic. It is always interesting to know about the private life of your favorite celebrities. By rita chioma the son of veteran actor, pete edochie yul edochie has shared adorable photos of his parents with his daughter. Pete edochie wife, sons, daughter, family, biography. He is from anambra state nigeria, the son of nigerian actor pete edochie. A he is a married man, a victim of domestic violence and his rich wife is shutting him up because her money is his control. Mar 18, 2017 a 2017 latest nigerian full movies african nollywood movies. My father, chief pete edochie is alive and well, not dead. Pete edochies son is going to become a nigerian president. Nollywood actor, yul edochie has recounted a bit of his story before he got his break into nollywood and from his post, it appears it was not all rosy. While one would think yul, who is the son of veteran actor, pete edochie would have it easy to get acting gigs due to his fathers. And if you ever thought that actress, rita edochie is the wife of the veteran actor pete edochie, then youve been wrong all these while.
Nta adaptation of chinua achebes masterpiece novel things fall apart. Interview with the godfather of nollywood pete edochie. You should not attend all the possible parties and events, especially if this is not what you want. Edochie is considered one of africas most talented actors, being honored with an industry merit award by africa magic and lifetime achievement by africa film academy although a seasoned administrator and broadcaster, he came into prominence in the 1980s when he played the lead role of okonkwo in an nta adaptation of chinua.
Although pete edochie has not written any book on success, his life is a success story starting from the day he played the character of okonkwo in late chinua achebes movie adaptation of things fall. He is the father to nollywood actor yul edochie and linc edochie. His sojourn into the world of film began when he left the eastern. Read about his inspiring wife and sons who followed in his footsteps. Apr 03, 2020 he began acting in 2001 and he has appeared in over 100 films.
This is a african movies 2019 nigerian nollywood latest full movies starring. Jun 09, 2019 pete edochie is with don jeh and 40 others. Pete edochie nollywood legend turns 70 vanguard news. So therefore, in this article, i will be sharing with you 10 real facts about nollywood legendary actor pete edochie that you probably didnt know. The frowning of a he goat does not stop it from being priced. I also spoke with his personal assistant who confirmed to me that a. Its not easy marrying an old man, i pity regina daniels actress timmy k macnicol. He has been in the nigerian movie industry for over 39 years. She is the wife to pete edochies younger brother and thus a family member to the legendary nollywood actor. Yul edochie born yul chibuike daniel edochie 7 january 1982 is a nigerian actor, named after popular russian actor yul brynner. Born on this day in 1947, chief pete edochie is a veteran nollywood actor who is undoubtedly one of nigerias living legends as far as the entertainment industry is concerned. Sep 12, 2018 pete edochie is an exceptional individual with invaluable contributions to the entertainment industry, especially nollywood.
According to this network, the legendary nollywood actor had died in australia earlier that day while in a place called kitzuhel. The actor who was furious at the influx of the unconfirmed. Dec 07, 2019 popular and multiple awardwinning actor, pete edochie, was in abakaliki, ebonyi state, recently, for a nollywood event. The veteran actor made his debut in acting when he featured as. I feel insulted veteran nollywood actor pete edochie. Pete edochie is one nollywood actor that selects the characters he plays in films as the character must be fitting to his stature and the script must have a good story line.
They share the same surname, as she is the wife of pete edochies brother, but you do get to see the real mrs pete edochie. Veteran and multiple awardwinning actor, pete edochie, has opened on why he hates politics and why he can not get involved in it like his son, yul edochie. Hes won many awards, represented nigeria globally, raised some great kids and every word that comes out from his mouth is full of wisdom. He was born on march 7, 1947, in enugu, enugu state, nigeria.
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